Urban and Rural

Which statement best explains Urban and Rural in New York State?

• New York includes extremely dense urban areas, suburban communities, regional cities, farmland, small towns, and sparsely settled wilderness.
• New York City’s July 1, 2025 population estimate was about 42.9% of New York State’s estimate.
• More than half of New York State’s estimated 2025 population lived outside New York City.
• New Amsterdam was renamed New York after the English takeover.